Lisa A. Copeland

New York's weeks-long prison strike could have been avoided, union says NYSCOPBA responded to a state report on the weeks-long strike.

Union warned Hochul's office prison officers wanted to strike before walkout www.timesunion.com/state/articl...

Why Mount Vernon doesn't want $3M gunshot surveillance system offered by Westchester Westchester County wants to borrow $3 million for gunshot detection technology in Mount Vernon. The city says it's not interested.

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RFK continues to prove he’s a threat to the health and well-being of every American citizen.

He must resign or be fired. Immediately.

Life-saving idea! Pass it on!

Albany Med and nurses' union announce new contract, pay hikes The 4-year contract contains significant pay hikes and will make Albany Med more competitive in the region, both hospital and union leaders said.

Albany Med and nurses' union announce new contract, pay hikes www.timesunion.com/capitol/arti...

California could slash 5 GOP US House seats to counter Texas' move to pad Republican margin California Democrats are weighing new political maps that could slash five Republican-held House seats in the liberal-leaning state while bolstering Democratic incumbents in other battleground distric...

apnews.com/article/cali... could slash 5 GOP US House seats to counter Texas' move to pad Republican margin

Texas governor threatens to remove Democrats who left state over Trump-backed redistricting Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he will begin trying to remove Democratic lawmakers if they don’t return after dozens of them left the state in a last-resort attempt to block redrawn U.S. House...

apnews.com/article/us-e... governor threatens to remove Democrats who left state over Trump-backed redistricting

Ukrainian lawmakers back Zelenskyy’s new bill restoring power to anti-corruption bodies Parliament completes major U-turn on controversial law.

The Ukrainian parliament today approved a bill submitted by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last week that returned independence to key state anti-corruption agencies.

Aaaaaand there it is.

Privatizing Social Security has been their plan all along.

Lying thieves. All of them.

Opinion | Mamdani Has Done Something Special. Progressives Need Black Voters to Make It Last.

Mamdani Has Done Something Special. Progressives Need Black Voters to Make It Last. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/o...

Judge orders Medicaid funding temporarily restored to all Planned Parenthood affiliates thehill.com/policy/healt...

Reports of these firings at the Justice Department are deeply concerning. The Antitrust Division has long worked to enforce the law to fight monopoly power, but these attorneys may have been fired for doing just that. The Administration must provide answers.

Wallace takes Brickyard; 1st Black winner at Indy Bubba Wallace became the first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway's 2.5-mile oval, surviving a late rain delay, two overtimes, concerns over running out of fuel and a hard-charging Kyle Larson on Sunday in the Brickyard 400.

Bubba Wallace became the first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway's 2.5-mile oval 👏

Wallace overcame a late rain delay, two overtimes and a hard-charging Kyle Larson to take the Brickyard 400.

These 14 Westchester communities have highest rates of poor, working poor households Some of Westchester's top communities have outsized numbers of poor and working poor, according to a new United Way report.

Some of Westchester's top communities have outsized numbers of poor and working poor, according to a new United Way report. www.lohud.com/story/news/l...

Wow just wow

Supreme Court allows Trump to remove 3 Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to remove three Democratic members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, who had been fired by President Donald Trump and then reinstated by...

apnews.com/article/supr... Court allows Trump to remove 3 Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission

Casino companies promise billions in community perks Gaming developers are pitching billions of dollars in community perks if community members support their casino.

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Trump Administration Sues NYC to Upend ‘Sanctuary City’ Protections Local laws prohibit most cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. A weekend shooting of a customs officer appears to have prompted the federal case.

Trump Administration Sues New York City to Upend Sanctuary Protections for Immigrants www.thecity.nyc/2025/07/24/t...

Cooper to announce US Senate run, new report A new report from Axios says North Carolina's former governor will enter the U.S. Senate race next week. Roy Cooper's team wouldn't confirm the report, but said an announcement is forthcoming.

A new report from Axios says North Carolina's former governor will enter the U.S. Senate race next week. Roy Cooper's team wouldn't confirm the report, but said an announcement is forthcoming. #ncpol

State seeks public's input on NY's long-term energy plan Big beautiful bill scrabbles New York's new energy plan as renewable energy tax credits get gutted.

State seeks public's input on NY's long-term energy plan www.timesunion.com/capitol/arti...

Columbia University has more gotcha terms & conditions than the Columbia Record Club ever did.

Federal appeals court rules Trump’s birthright citizenship ban unconstitutional The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled that President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order violates the 14th Amendment.

A federal appeals court ruled that President Donald Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship is unconstitutional and upheld a nationwide ban on his administration from implementing the measure.

New York's latest energy plan predicts mandates won't be met New York’s latest energy plan predicts Climate Act mandates won’t be met and many future costs for consumers remain uncertain.

New York's latest energy plan predicts mandates won't be met www.timesunion.com/capitol/arti...

How defunct Challenger Center will continue STEM education mission for Suffern students Leftover funds from the Lower Hudson Valley Challenger Center will go to the Suffern school district and REACH Foundation of Rockland.

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Prominent Charlotte civil rights attorney James Ferguson dies at age 82 He was a crucial player in some of the biggest civil rights cases nationwide.

James Ferguson was a towering figure in North Carolina, dedicating his life to creating a more equal and just world.

He was brilliant and kind, a great mentor and a better friend. We will miss him dearly.

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Prisons drive $1.3 billion in NY overtime spending The figure for 2024 is a 10% increase in overtime from the previous year.

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Mamdani’s social media savvy comes at a cost Critics have been poring over the democratic socialist’s digital footprint as he heads into the general election for New York City mayor.

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Sarahana Shrestha is building a progressive movement in the Hudson Valley The growth of left-wing politics isn’t limited to New York City.

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Breaking Down WNBA All-Star Weekend YouTube video by Jemele Hill

Did a special SPOLITICS live on YouTube to break down WNBA All-Star weekend. I had a lot of thoughts on the polarizing reaction to WNBA players wearing the Pay Us What You Owe Us T-shirts that naturally triggered all the bad faith actors www.youtube.com/live/0upaQrp...

Funny how all that protect women’s sports energy went out the window as soon as WNBA players showed up with T-shirts bringing awareness to the lack of financial equity they have in their league.